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Salix discolor
Pussy Willow
![Salix discolor Pussy Willow from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1379.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Native
- Grey catkins in early spring
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Vigorous](image/chars/char-79.png)
Vigorous
![Water's Edge / Bog Plant](image/chars/char-113.png)
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Spring](image/chars/char-39.png)
Spring
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Tolerates wet soils
Fast grower
Provides cover for birds and small mammals
Height: 20-25 ft
Spread: 18-20 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Native
- Vigorous
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained